{"product_id":"10368679280940","title":"Komainu Left Guardian Lion Japanese Granite \/ Hanazawa Kome Stone","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  \/* =========\n    Product Page — body-only HTML (Shopify)\n    Dense tables (#555), American English version\n  ========= *\/\n\n  .sjz-body{\n    font-size: 16px;\n    line-height: 1.85;\n    letter-spacing: 0.1px;\n  }\n\n  .sjz-body h2{\n    font-size: 24px;\n    margin: 0 0 0.6em;\n    line-height: 1.25;\n  }\n\n  .sjz-body p{\n    margin: 0 0 1em;\n  }\n\n  .sjz-body ul{\n    margin: 0 0 1.1em;\n    padding-left: 1.2em;\n  }\n\n  .sjz-body a{\n    text-decoration: underline;\n    text-underline-offset: 2px;\n  }\n\n  .sjz-table{\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 1px solid #555;\n    margin: 0.9em 0 1.4em;\n  }\n\n  .sjz-table th,\n  .sjz-table td{\n    border: 1px solid #555;\n    padding: 8px 10px;\n    vertical-align: top;\n  }\n\n  .sjz-table th{\n    font-weight: 700;\n    text-align: left;\n    width: 38%;\n    background: rgba(127,127,127,0.12);\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sjz-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn stock.\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the exact item shown in the photos. Please review the pictures carefully for details and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New, unused item made in April 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eKomainu left-side guardian lion statue\u003c\/strong\u003e is a handcrafted Japanese stone sculpture made from \u003cstrong\u003eHanazawa Kome Granite\u003c\/strong\u003e from Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It was originally made as part of a pair, but this listing is for the \u003cstrong\u003eleft-side lion figure only\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is carved from real natural granite by skilled Japanese stoneworkers, each piece has its own grain, mineral pattern, color tone, and expression. The strong face, front-leg posture, carved mane, and flowing tail give this compact statue a powerful but calm presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The right-side figure is not included. This listing is for one left-side guardian lion statue, as shown in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"sjz-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKomainu Left-Side Guardian Lion Statue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHanazawa Kome Granite from Toyota City, Aichi, Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural granite, hand-carved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese Komainu \/ guardian lion stone statue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStructure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne left-side guardian lion statue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft-side figure only. The right-side companion figure is not included.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShipping\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir shipping from Japan with tracking (UPS \/ DHL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTomatsu Miki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear Made\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApril 2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew, unused item\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"sjz-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.69 in \/ 17 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.91 in \/ 15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDepth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.13 in \/ 10.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.04 lb \/ 2.74 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Komainu and Guardian Lions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKomainu are Japanese guardian statues often seen near the entrances of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. They are usually placed as a pair, with the two figures facing outward or toward each other to guard the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a traditional pair, one figure is often associated with a lion-like form, while the other is associated with a komainu form. This listing is for the \u003cstrong\u003eleft-side lion figure\u003c\/strong\u003e of the pair. Its strong posture, expressive face, and carved mane give it the presence of a small guardian statue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike large shrine entrance statues, this piece is compact enough for a home, garden, entryway, shop, office, study, or display shelf. It brings the feeling of Japanese stone culture into a smaller, easier-to-place format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Hanazawa Kome Granite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guardian lion statue is made from \u003cstrong\u003eHanazawa Kome Granite\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Japanese granite from the Toyota City area of Aichi Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHanazawa Kome Granite is known for its fine, even grain and calm whitish-gray tone. It has a good balance of hardness and workability, making it suitable for detailed stone carving. This makes it a good material for expressing the lion’s face, mane, front legs, body posture, and tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeologically, this granite is associated with Late Cretaceous granites in the Toyota area and can be described as natural granite formed roughly 70 to 80 million years ago. This piece brings together ancient Japanese stone and modern Japanese stone-carving skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black specks, mineral patterns, white and gray tones, and small surface differences visible in the stone are natural features of granite. They are not stains or defects. They are part of the natural character of the stone itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Komainu guardian lion statue is carved from \u003cstrong\u003enatural Hanazawa Kome Granite\u003c\/strong\u003e. The rough stone is first cut to size, then shaped and finished by hand while balancing the face, mane, front legs, body posture, tail, and overall form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe statue has the strength of a guardian lion, but the fine grain and calm color of the granite give it a quiet and refined appearance. It is not overly decorative, making it easy to place in many different settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece was originally made as the left-side figure of a pair. However, this listing is for a single figure only. The right-side companion statue is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved Komainu left-side guardian lion statue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from Hanazawa Kome Granite from Toyota City, Aichi, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis listing is for the left-side figure only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe right-side companion figure is not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural granite associated with the Late Cretaceous period, roughly 70 to 80 million years ago\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine, even grain with a calm whitish-gray tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood balance of hardness and workability, suitable for stone carving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for a garden, entryway, shop, office, study, or display shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeas for Placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it near an entryway as a small Japanese guardian-style stone statue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it in a garden corner or Japanese-style space to add natural stone texture and presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay it in a shop or office as a distinctive handcrafted Japanese stone piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it in a study, display shelf, or small alcove-style area as a compact Komainu lion statue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay it near bonsai, potted plants, stone lanterns, or other Japanese garden elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKomainu left-side guardian lion statue ×1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe right-side companion figure is not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective packing for international shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Japanese handcrafted stone product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with Japanese stoneworking skill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe listing is for the actual item shown in the photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease handle the statue carefully during setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean gently with a soft brush or dry cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid detergents and harsh chemicals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferences in grain, tone, dark mineral areas, and fine surface texture are normal characteristics of natural granite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Duties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips from Japan with tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe pack each order carefully for safe international delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease check the photos carefully before purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImport duties, taxes, and related fees, if any, are the buyer’s responsibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Store\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanstones.shop connects Japanese stone craftsmanship with gardens, landscapes, and cultural spaces around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship carefully selected Japanese stone items from Japan to customers overseas. 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